Eubolina moth
Common NameEubolina moth
Scientific NameEubolina impartialis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyErebinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, olive green, white
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forests, and areas with host trees
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsoak, hickory, maple, willow
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are loopers, feeding on the foliage of various deciduous trees. They pupate in a cocoon, and the species typically has multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive complex, wavy, and mottled forewing pattern, often with subtle greenish or bluish tints, and its relatively small size for a moth in the Erebidae family.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly cryptic, mottled forewings displaying intricate wavy lines and bands in shades of brown, grey, and olive green, providing excellent camouflage.
